superior
4 ENTRIES FOUND:
Britannica Dictionary definition of SUPERIOR
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a
:
of high quality
:
high or higher in quality
— often + to
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superior products/results
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a superior wine = a wine of superior quality
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This new model offers superior performance.
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The new model is (vastly/far) superior to the old one.
b
:
great or greater in amount, number, or degree
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her superior strength/intelligence
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The small army was overwhelmed by superior numbers.
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disapproving
a
:
better than other people
— often + to
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He only helps us because it makes him feel superior.
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He thinks he's superior to everyone else.
b
:
having or showing the attitude of people who think that they are better or more important than other people
:
arrogant
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a superior manner/tone
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always used before a noun
:
high or higher in rank
—
compare subordinate
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Report to your superior officer.
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The verdict was reversed by a superior court.
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superior
/sʊˈpirijɚ/
noun
plural
superiors
2
superior
/sʊˈpirijɚ/
noun
plural
superiors
Britannica Dictionary definition of SUPERIOR
[count]
:
a person of higher rank or status than another
—
compare subordinate;
see also mother superior
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His superior gave him an excellent evaluation.
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You should report any problems to your immediate superior.
